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12-07-21 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Meeting date: December 7, 2021 Location: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 15 Depot Park, Conference Room BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kisa Davison, Catherine Potter, Marshall Noice, Cara Lemire, Gabe Mariman, Pam Mower, Jon Fetveit & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Coordinator) CITY ATTENDEES: Katharine King PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 8.40 AM by Kisa Davison, Chair MOTION: to approve the agenda dated December 7 and the minutes of November 2 by Cara Lemire with a second from Pam Mower. Motion passed unanimously. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Lorraine Clarno indicated that the Chamber of Commerce has had growth discussions with the Chamber board and committees. They are identifying projects and priorities to share with the State and MDOT as we prepare for the allocated funds from the Federal $1.2 trillion deal. The projects identified by the Government Affairs chamber committee to date are the South Bypass, Septic issues and possible sewer plant in Evergreen and broad band. Financial Review — The board reviewed the financial report with limited discussion. City report — Katharine informed the board that the Urban Renewal board will be bringing forward a positive recommendation to the city council regarding the proposed parking garage. TIF will be allocated to make payments on the garage if the council agrees. Currently the city is looking at a 4 story garage with approximately 250 parking stalls. At this time the thinking is the facility will be 100% permit (leased) parking only. There was significant conversation regarding the parking downtown and the impacts of the potential garage. The city is applying for another Brownsfield Grant which will be dedicated to planning including the Kalispell Center Mall. Tenant List — Catherine suggests that a team of people work together (not the entire board) to work on a "dream list" of businesses that would be desired in downtown. A list of potential properties will need to be created and Catherine indicated that she would circulate a potential list. Liquor Licensing- Knowing that liquor licensing and the lack of availability of licenses is an issue for downtown Kalispell, Catherine suggested that the BID speak to an attorney about how the situation might be improved and what the steps might be. Gabe will give Catherine the name of an attorney who she could contact and then make a determination if we want to have someone come & talk to the board about possible legislation. Developers Group update — The Developers Group will be meeting on December 8 at 9.30 tomorrow. Discussion will begin with parking. Other topics that potentially will be discussed are an on- line portal for businesses and start-up businesses on the city website. Additional Discussion Items: Flower Bid: We received one bid for the flowers downtown from Plant Land. Marshall made a motion to approve the flower bid as presented from Plant Land with a second from Kisa. The motion passed unanimously. Plant Land is proposing red/white and blue flowers this year and the board agreed with that. A discussion regarding flowers on the Parkline will need to be created with the start of a new volunteer group — Friends of the Parkline. The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce indicated that the funds for projects on the trail could be deposited and disbursed through the Chamber Community Foundation. Holiday Saving Pass — Goes live tomorrow. Facade Grant — The Ford Building — Kim Crum owner of the building is requesting yet another extension on the $5,000 grant approved for the improvements to the Ford Building. The project grant was first awarded in June of 2020. Many issues later she has finally received approval from the city of Kalispell and has begun the work. The Board agreed to offer one last extension until 7/1/22 with a motion from Pam Mower and second by Jon Fetveit. The motion passed unanimously. RFP for PR Campaign: Specific goals and discussion regarding this issue will be held at the January BID meeting and/or on 1/18 at 9.00 AM. This item will also be brought forward to the Developers group. Kisa will develop an agenda for a separate meeting New Business: Marshall Noice will be having a reception on Friday evening at Montana Modern Fine Art, featuring the work of an artist from Portugal — Lucia de Brito Franco. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned by Chair Davison at 10.15 AM with a motion by Jon Fetveit and a second from Marshall which passed unanimously. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 8.30 AM — Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 15 Depot Park. Respectfully submitted, Pam Carbonari Executive Coordinator